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M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 01:41:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO (Mexico) on August 21, 2025 at 01:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
1ff4e98e8559d52c3c4504a0ca3104bc6307a80c
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 01:41:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mexico
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.11500, -98.21800
Temperature
28.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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